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 Location: &nbsp;Elmside, Hitchin Hours: Relief/Bank hours per week Salary: £12.61 per hour
 For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Service. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch – we are happy to review individual circumstances.
 About the role
 We are looking for a reliable and caring Laundry Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is an important role, helping to ensure residents’ clothing, bedding and linen are cleaned to a high standard, while always respecting dignity, privacy and personal choice.
 As a Laundry Assistant, you will play a key part in maintaining a safe, hygienic and comfortable environment for residents, supporting their wellbeing and helping them feel at home.
 What you will do
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 <li>Operate laundry equipment safely and in line with training and manufacturer guidance.</li>
 <li>Sort, wash, dry and iron residents’ clothing, bedding and linen, following care labels and instructions.</li>
 <li>Safely manage infected laundry and prevent cross-contamination in line with infection control procedures.</li>
 <li>Distribute clean laundry to residents’ rooms and linen cupboards, reporting unidentified items as needed.</li>
 <li>Carry out basic mending and identify items requiring dry cleaning.</li>
 <li>Maintain cleanliness and tidiness within the laundry area and ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.</li>
 <li>Follow COSHH, manual handling, health &amp; safety and infection prevention requirements at all times.</li>
 <li>Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.</li>
 <li>Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.</li>
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 About you
 We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised and takes pride in their work.
 You will bring:
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 <li>Previous experience of laundry work (desirable).</li>
 <li>Good communication and listening skills.</li>
 <li>The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.</li>
 <li>A positive, flexible approach to work.</li>
 <li>Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.</li>
 <li>Willingness to undertake training and development.</li>
 <li>A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health &amp; Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.</li>
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 Why join MHA?
 You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a supportive culture, where every role contributes to helping people live later life well. At MHA, Laundry Assistants play a vital part in residents’ comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.
 Rewards and benefits
 In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you will enjoy:
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 <li>28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)</li>
 <li>A strong pension scheme and life assurance</li>
 <li>Free DBS checks and uniforms</li>
 <li>Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund</li>
 <li>Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies</li>
 <li>Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app</li>
 <li>A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
 <li>Long service awards to celebrate your contribution</li>
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 About the Service
 Elmside care home in Hitchin
 Elmside is a warm and community-focused home where colleagues work together to deliver meaningful, person-centred care. The team atmosphere is friendly and encouraging, helping new colleagues feel supported from their very first day.
 With a strong focus on dignity, independence and high-quality support, colleagues play an essential role in creating a calm, uplifting environment for residents. The home reflects MHA’s charitable values, promoting kindness, teamwork and a shared commitment to improving later life.
 Elmside is an ideal workplace for job seekers who want to build a purposeful career in a supportive home where colleagues feel valued, trusted and inspired to grow.
 For more information about the home, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://mha.org.uk/care-support/care-homes/elmside">here</a>
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Laundry Assistant

Laundry Assistant (Relief/Bank) based at Elmside, Hitchin

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